Test Code CARBHGB CARBOXYHEMOGLOBIN

Important Note

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of draw.

"DO NOT SPIN"

Multiple Wavelength Spectrophotometry

Useful for the diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Specimen must arrive within 8 hours of draw.

Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL of whole blood

Collection Instructions: Keep specimen tightly capped.

Monday through Sunday

Nonsmokers: <1.5%

Smokers: 1.5%-5.0%

Critical value (automatic call-back): >30.0%

Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry

82375

Refrigerate